Saturday, July 23, 2005

A Hearty...

So, a weird thing happened.. a weird, lovely and slightly overwhelming thing. Both BoingBoing and Blogger's "blogs of note" put "shout outs" to my blog on the same day. A whole lotta people, from all over, browsed on by and a great many (okay, geesh, like over a hundred of you!!!) left very nice comments. Admittedly, I became slightly obsessed with checking my email and blog for new posts because.... I just could not believe all the responses! It was absolutely crazy. So, please know that I really appreciate all of you who took the time to click and leave a comment. I thought maybe I could draw a picture of myself holding up my own swollen and oversized head...but opted instead for a simple thank you birdy. Hopefully the little bird will suffice for my big hearty thanks. And hopefully, I won't grow a huge head and start wearing an ascott.Some folks asked to know a little more about me and/or my work. So, here's a little background: I've been paying rent as a working artist for the past 11-12 years. Starting out in the Interactive arena and now, transitioning into Animation. Most everything on my blog and site was drawn for the fun of it: to beef up the portfolio and/or to just improve my skills, (Unless otherwise noted on my site) Sometimes I just draw because I can't deal with watching anymore "Court TV". Most of my paying work does not legally belong to me OR it is something that I'm not interested in pursuing... that kind of stuff I just leave out. Most all my artwork is digital with the basic drawing done in Adobe Illustrator and textural details added in Adobe PhotoShop. I received a BFA in Illustration at a California State University. Drawing makes me happy. A lot of people who meet me think I'm from the Mid-West. I think that's because I'm generally pretty nice, say thank you and please and smile regularly. I think maybe my drawings reflect that too. Don't be fooled though, I am native Californian and I can be just as cranky as the next guy when I'm cut off in traffic. Let's see, what else? Hey! Have any of you checked the links in my sidebar??? Or the links page on my site? There are TONS of great artists/ illustrators and crafts-people out there doing fabulous things. I learn from all these guys on a regular basis. I love the internet...check 'em out!! I will be adding lots more as time passes too.Again, thank you for your very kind words. Because of it, this week was extra nice.

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Paige, I just came across your blog and site the other day...your work is just wonderful! And you do seem like such a nice person too. What can I say, except that looking through your blog makes me happy. Thanks!

Paige, Your work is beautiful. 'Illustration Friday - DIGITAL' caught my eye, probably for different reasons to many of your other fans... I work on a campaign here in England, that is challenging the way the Government is spending £65 Billion rebuilding many of it's schools in the next ten years. Money is being spent on buildings of the past, not buildings of the future. People are forgetting about the wonderful things that could happen inside these buildings if they were more open and friendly, and less like the schools our grandparents went to school in - schools that children feared and just wanted to leave. Your drawing reminded me of what schools could look like, it shines with energy, play and creativity, and this to me is what education should be about. I'm not sure how I could use this drawing, but if I could find a way would you mind if I did?Kindest Regards from the other side of the water, Anna x

thanks, Anon and Anna!I've had a few requests from teachers to make the image you mentioned into a poster. I'm going to do a little research to see if it's possible and cost effective. I'll post an update about that, once I've checked my resources, etc. If you figure some way that this would be beneficial to your campaign, please contact me via email. I'd be happy to discuss options with you. Thanks again!

Just to let any of you know, I know Paige personally and she is fooling you all. She works at the local 7-11 and she's from Colorado. She steals artwork from good artists and claims it as her own. Not only that, but she has 12 children who she also stole and claimed as her own (like that movie Raising Arizona...but for her it'd be Raising Colorado)...and lets not get into the parakeets and gerbils.

I remember meeting you at a Children's portfolio day in Pasadena a couple years ago. You gave me the cutest postcardphoto/business card with a Little hawaiian girl on it. I always enjoyed your artwork and I remebered you because you were one of the nicest artists I have run across! I was on blogger and I ran into your blog being showcased!! It's a great Blog and wonderful work! I'm happy your getting your artwork out there!!! Keep it up!

OMG~! You are wonderful. At first I couldn't believe that a person can be capable of doing such art O_o but now IMA BELIEVER! And I sure will visit all those other great artists/ illustrators!! ^___^ I hope you have another EXTRA NICE week. Thank you for sharing with us your wonders.

i'm glad i found your site. i also want to be an artist and thought the best way to improve my skills was to check out other peoples art. it's a weird technique but it works. i think your art's pretty cool. i'm gonna check out the links.

Anonymous said...Paige, I just came across your blog and site the other day...your work is just wonderful! And you do seem like such a nice person too. What can I say, except that looking through your blog makes me happy. Thanks!

Anyway, as a P.S., I just wanted to let you know that you inspired me to submit an illustration to Illustration Friday. I've really been wanting to put more time into drawing and writing (and not focus so incessantly on work-related stuff) which is why I decided to start a blog. Finding your blog and following your many wonderful links has been so energizing for me! Thanks again. :D

Hello, Paige. You and your work are amazing! I did some small illustrations with Paint on my blog but inspirations do not come too often. Now looking at your work, I think I should keep my site and work up. :) Thank you very much!

Hey, nice blog...I just happened past whilst getting some inspiration for my blog..I just started using blogger.com as the ass-holes at MSN just deleted my space I had going for almost a year now...I would appreciate any help or suggestions you may be able to provide, seeing as how your blog is excellent.

I need your help - your drawings and musings are what we need. I work at a winery in San Luis Obispo, and we throw a breast cancer event every October. Could you draw us your ballet girl / metropolitan girl, with a glass of wine? To use for tshirts to donate money to the American Cancer Society?

Hi paige, needless to say your work is amazing! Really you have good taste. Why are you trying to convince us you can be cranky? Sorry, your drawings say the opposite lol!! I guess we -people- tend to like people who create beautiful things *SO MUCH*!! I love to draw too but with pencils, sometimes painting but when I find the time, and I noticed that people tend to like me more after they see my drawings! Isn't it great? lol! Again, your drawings are *AMAZING* they're so cute and pretty, suit my taste a lot! And we all think you're nice and pretty and cute and very much lovely too all based on everything in your blog!

Wow great job on your blog. Your illustrations are simple yet captivating. And your blog's just really cool...makes me look like an amateur ;) Well keep up the good work and will link your blog to mine ***when I figure out how*** still new at this whole blogging thing!

Hi paige, We are a group looking at your BLOG from Perth, Western Australia. We think you are great and will definately keep coming back for a visit.how about a Aussie themed illustration....Kind regards, Team Duck - WA

Hi!!! It's my first time to give a comment and i seldom visit blogger but anyway, i just wanna say I like ur drawings and the interpretation =). I am a chemist but i do really love art specially nice drawings like yours. I used to draw but that was long time ago 'cuz im a little bit busy with my life now but someday if im not busy anymore, i would probably spend some time drawing. I like ur works specially the colors and the ideas. Have a nice day and enjoy doing what you really like

Brilliant illustrations. Wonderful use of colors and very expressive. I plan to show these to my 14 year-old, who loves drawing. We almost named my daughter (Emily) Paige. Beautiful name and goes way back in my family lineage as a last name. I wish we were related, then we could talk in person at family reunions.

hi what a grate blog i love it ur really talented i love to draw and im mad abot art i just wish i knew how i colud put my own picks on im a new blogger from australia u should check out my blog http://sawersy.blogspot.comkeep up the good work ;)laura

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